Mr. Simpson complains of abdominal pain, distention, and flatulence. He frequently experiences chronic diarrhea but at times he also has constipation. He states that his symptoms usually occur shortly after he eats and often stop after defecation. The nurse correctly believes that Mr. Simpson suffers from:
a. irritable bowel syndrome.
b. an intestinal obstruction.
c. diverticulitis.
d. ileus.
a
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